4 Name of Module Natural Environment Course Code CNE Specialization Core course LM WM EM RM suitable for 1 mandatory for 2 X Credit Points SWS Turn Language 5 3 Winter Term English Prerequisites Learning Goals / Outcome Content None Students get insights into the structure and functioning of geosystems and ecosystems and their interactions with human activities. They are confronted with the complexity of the earth system with its time scales, spatial relations and feedbacks. Global environmental problems with a focus on climate change, biodiversity loss as well as soil and water degradation are discussed. On the regional scale the specific conditions, land use potentials and environmental problems of different ecozones of the tropics and subtropics are exemplified. The lecture enables students to better understand the potentials, vulnerability and resilience of the earth system and its resources. Against the background of global climate change as well as population and economic growths in many developing countries students are prepared for decision-making positions in the field of natural resources management at the regional scale. 1. Basics of system science, ecosystems and landscape systems 2. The climate system: weather and climate, climate elements, physical components of the climate system, solar radiation, energy budget, climate classification, climate variability and change, climate models 3. Geology and geomorphology: structure of the earth, continental drift and plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanism, rock cycle, exogene and endogene dynamics, geomorphological process dynamics 4. The hydrosphere: properties of water, water in atmosphere, rain, rivers and lakes, groundwater, glaciers, snow, water reservoirs and residence time, global water cycle, regional distribution of water availability 5. Soils: soil formation and processes, soil functions, characteristics, patterns and classification 6. Flora, fauna and biodiversity: species and habitats, vegetation types and zones, floristic kingdoms, ecosystems and ecosystem services, biodiversity 7. Biogeochemical cycles and interactions, data sources, global reports 8. An introduction to the ecozones of the tropics and subtropics, their natural conditions; land use potentials and specific environmental problems: 8.1 The wet tropics Please mark accordingly: 1 check box for field(s) of specialization the module is suitable for 2 check box for field(s) of specialization the module is mandatory for Version vom Seite 4

7 Name of Module Human Environment Course Code CHE Specialization Core course LM WM EM RM suitable for 2 mandatory for 2 X Credit Points SWS Turn Language 5 3 Winter Term English Prerequisites Learning Goals / Outcome None After completion of this module the participants will Understand the concepts of development and related indicator systems Have an overview of the demography of tropical countries Know about urban, periurban and rural structures and processes and the interdependency of regions Know about the major economic drivers, the global terms of trade and the role of tropical countries Able to conceptualize social aspects such as livelihoods and vulnerability Content Teaching Methods 1. Tropics and development Concepts of development Development indicators Countries of Low and medium development in global context 2. Demography and migration of developing countries 3. Tropical societies Social cohesion and fragmentation; poverty, livelihoods and risk/vulnerability government and governance, actors and stakeholders 4. Tropical economies Dominant industries in primary, secondary and tertiary sectors regional and international relations, terms of trade informal economies 5. Settlement structures and urban systems Urban development: growth and urban-rural-relations/gradient Intraurban structures and processes: fragmentation Urban hierarchies: Centrality, primacy,..) on national and global scales Lectures Exercises and Homework Readings Please mark accordingly: 2 check box for field(s) of specialization the module is suitable for 2 check box for field(s) of specialization the module is mandatory for Version vom Seite 7

11 Name of Module Management Course Code CMG Specialization Core course LM WM EM RM suitable for 4 mandatory for 2 X Credit Points SWS Turn Language 5 3 Winter Term English Prerequisites Learning Goals / Outcome Content None Students will have a basic understanding of micro-economics, including business administration, financing, political, legal and social issues related to the management of companies, and the establishment of business plans: Furthermore they get acquainted with the cost benefit analysis and learn how to analyse the financial project costs. They will be able to implement cost benefit analysis for real project case studies. In addition they can identify tools and software adequate to support decision making and planning processes and are be proficient in the soft skills relevant for successful project management. Project Economics Cost-Benefit analysis Economic vs. Financial analysis of projects costs and benefits The UNIDO method, the Little and Mirrlees method: market prices and shadow pricing for costs and benefits in the presence of market distortions World prices vs. domestic prices Implications/Distortions due to: Implicit tariffs and quotas Project evaluation with NPV using shadow prices: The shadow exchange rate, the shadow wage rate, the social discount rate, shadow price of capital Micro Economics: Enterprises: legal forms Financing/Financing instruments Cost accounting, cost calculation Start up of an enterprise Markets Business management Planning, decision making, controlling Make of a Business Plan Please mark accordingly: 4 check box for field(s) of specialization the module is suitable for 2 check box for field(s) of specialization the module is mandatory for Version vom Seite 11

13 Name of Module International Development and Cooperation Course Code CID Specialization Core course LM WM EM RM suitable for 5 mandatory for 2 X Credit Points SWS Turn Language 5 3 Winter Term English Prerequisites Learning Goals / Outcome Content None After completion of this module the participants will be able to Classify developing countries according to economic indicators Understand the national economic dimensions of development processes. Describe the role of international markets and the WTO process for the development process Analyse the impact of international relations on development policy categorize forms of international cooperation describe the role of international organisations understand the principles of environmental law judge on the importance of international environmental agreements 1 Development Economics (1 SWS) 1.1 Low income countries and the development process 1.2 Economic development theories, 1.3 Structural changes, agriculture, industrialization, environment and sustainable development 1.4 Population growth, education and development 1.5 International Markets, WTO processes, LDC and the MDG s 2 International Cooperation (1 SWS) 2.1 Forms of international cooperation, bilateral, multilateral, economic, technical, financial, scientific, etc 2.2 International organisations and programs related to natural resources management and environment 2.3 International Agreements, protocols, conventions and contracts, Kyoto protocol, the Convention on Biological Diversity, etc 3 Environmental Law and International Conventions (1 SWS) 3.1 Historical background on environmental and resource laws 3.2 Principles of environmental law 3.3 International conventions on environmental and resources management: Ozone (Montreal), Wetlands (Ramsar), Clima (Kyoto), Transboundary Please mark accordingly: 5 check box for field(s) of specialization the module is suitable for 2 check box for field(s) of specialization the module is mandatory for Version vom Seite 13

15 Name of Module Team Project Course Code TP Specialization Core course LM WM EM RM suitable for 6 mandatory for 2 X Credit Points SWS Turn Language 10 6 Summer Term English Prerequisites Learning Goals / Outcome Content Teaching Methods After completion of this module the participants will be able to Establish and organise interdisciplinary team work Distribute roles and tasks in working teams Define and agree upon rules in working teams Analyse a complex problem related to natural resources management using a team cantered approach Discuss and assess different solutions to problems and come up with a consensus within the group Use the internet as a basis for planning team work and communicate the results 1. Preparation 1.1 Essentials of team work: communicative and management skills 1.2 Planning steps in collaborative and interdisciplinary scientific work 2. Team project work Students will work in groups of 4-7 members on a case study related to natural resources management issues under the guidance of a supervisor. The typical tasks for the group are the following: 2.1 Analyse the problem of the case study and describe it in detail 2.2 Develop the objectives and methods of the group work 2.3 Implement the project independently while distributing tasks and roles within the group 2.4 Develop and discuss solutions within the team 2.5 Document the status of the work and the project management during implementation using a web-based platform Introduction to the module through lecturer Guidance through tutor Independent group work with regular group and sub-group meetings Presentation in front of plenum of the whole institute (all students and Please mark accordingly: 6 check box for field(s) of specialization the module is suitable for 2 check box for field(s) of specialization the module is mandatory for Version vom Seite 15

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